# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1614 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1615 --- ## [Ignition freeze in Virtual Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-freeze-in-virtual-server/4824)
**Author:** [@Duffanator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Duffanator)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-freeze-in-virtual-server/4824 "2012-07-18T16:01:51Z")
Hey all, Today I had our Ignition server "crash" when a function of VMware, called V-Motion, transferred our virtual machine to another physical machine. vmware.com/products/vmotion/overview.html Apparently, from … --- ## [Different backgrounds or images?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-backgrounds-or-images/4836)
**Author:** [@cswett](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cswett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/different-backgrounds-or-images/4836 "2012-07-18T15:40:22Z")
I don't recall 100% if I saw this in ignition or not. Want to throw it out there and see if anyone else has seen it. I was thinking that at one point I came across a selection somewhere for backgrounds there were hig… --- ## [Windows in Development](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-in-development/4834)
**Author:** [@trich1177](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/trich1177)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/windows-in-development/4834 "2012-07-17T23:51:01Z")
I have been following the training videos, but when I began to build my project things look differently. I created a south docked window but in development it only shows at north. any window during development does not… --- ## [Pdf viewer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer/4812)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pdf-viewer/4812 "2012-07-17T18:59:11Z")
As you can see, the image from the pdf is not completely shown in the pdf viewer in ignition. --- ## [Individual Tab strip customization](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/individual-tab-strip-customization/4832)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/individual-tab-strip-customization/4832 "2012-07-17T18:50:23Z")
Is there a way to bind an individual tab's color to some sort of script or tag? I'd like to be able to highlight the particular tab if there will be something that needs urgent attention from the user to make navigation … --- ## [Classic VA Plot](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-va-plot/4821)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/classic-va-plot/4821 "2012-07-17T15:35:22Z")
Well i am trying to setup a classic VA plot with the chart control. I have dataset using historical tag with the below settings. I then assigned this dataset to the chart and setup the two axis to numeric. but i am getti… --- ## [Data Types Instances in external providers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-types-instances-in-external-providers/4829)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/data-types-instances-in-external-providers/4829 "2012-07-17T15:28:26Z")
It is possible create a data type instance on a external database provider? --- ## [OPC-UA SLC Incomplete Datatable read](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-slc-incomplete-datatable-read/4819)
**Author:** [@gadgetguru69](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gadgetguru69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-ua-slc-incomplete-datatable-read/4819 "2012-07-17T15:05:27Z")
Starting to setup new project and i am laying out all my tags. Started with Inputs comming straight off NI8 cards. These are in a SLC 13 slot rack. I have everything working fine up to slot 7 then OPC wont read any value… --- ## [Restarting OPC UA](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restarting-opc-ua/4807)
**Author:** [@SamJaimes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SamJaimes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/restarting-opc-ua/4807 "2012-07-17T13:57:47Z")
Hello! Sometimes I have to restart the module OPC UA because, even if all is working ok suddenly I can read tags coming from a PLC (connected using Modbus) but I can't subscribe to them. Why Is this happening? :confus… --- ## [system.tag.queryTagHistory](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory/4820)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-tag-querytaghistory/4820 "2012-07-17T03:03:54Z")
Can't seem to get the interval to work. The range and everything else works except for the interval. sqldata = \['jt 1/extag'\] intmin = event.source.parent.getComponent('Container').getComponent('Numeric Text Field').… --- ## [Level Indicator overlays](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-overlays/4780)
**Author:** [@eaolson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/eaolson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/level-indicator-overlays/4780 "2012-07-16T19:34:25Z")
One of the things I noticed while upgrading from FactoryPMI to Ignition is the change in behavior of the Level Indicators. Namely, if the value is \< 0 or \> capacity, it displays the "limit exceeded" overlay. I find it'… --- ## [Drag and drop tags from search dialog](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-tags-from-search-dialog/4806)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/drag-and-drop-tags-from-search-dialog/4806 "2012-07-16T19:05:08Z")
This would speed up drag and drop operations in large projects greatly if I could drag and drop straight from the tag search dialog. Currently I have to use the tag search to find the tag, select it, press the down arr… --- ## [Reporting logs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-logs/4814)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-logs/4814 "2012-07-16T18:07:00Z")
I haven't used the reporting module much but, Here is what I'm trying to do. This is what is sitting in my database: line1 line2 line3 line4 line5 line6 line7 line8 line9 line10 line11 line12 reportdate 1 11 12 13 14 1… --- ## [Report size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-size/4817)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-size/4817 "2012-07-16T17:42:54Z")
I’m trying to fit in a rather wide table into a report and I’m having some sizing issues. Can I make my report wider? --- ## [Multi state expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-expression/4816)
**Author:** [@AJBerera](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AJBerera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multi-state-expression/4816 "2012-07-16T17:42:11Z")
I'm trying to bind my multi state display state to an indirect tag with a property reference. This is what I think I am trying to accomplish: if ({Root Container.MotorID}/FAULT = 1, 2, if ({Root Container.MotorID}/RUNN… --- ## [Mobile Client Error Message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client-error-message/4715)
**Author:** [@cgele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cgele)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-client-error-message/4715 "2012-07-16T13:57:26Z")
I'm receiving this message when launching the moblie client. java.lang.IllegalStateException: Client VM not initialized. Any suggestions? Thanks. --- ## [Tree item context menu 2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-item-context-menu-2/4818)
**Author:** [@cvaldi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/cvaldi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tree-item-context-menu-2/4818 "2012-07-13T21:45:42Z")
I've read the thread "tree item context menu" and i found that the solution there only works if the tree view doesn't have a scroll bar. When the tree view has a scroll bar and it is scrolled the selection is made like i… --- ## [Modbus Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection/4811)
**Author:** [@peadair](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/peadair)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-connection/4811 "2012-07-13T21:02:32Z")
I recently lost connection to a modbus driver on a project and did not realise i had done so for a week. When i realised i had lost connection i restarted the OPC-UA and the connection came back. What could have cost thi… --- ## [Chat and Forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chat-and-forum/4233)
**Author:** [@ecujak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ecujak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/chat-and-forum/4233 "2012-07-13T06:22:51Z")
A forum and chat module would be a nice (easy to add) addition. On the surface, this may seem like it is unrelated to the goals of this application, but this kind of communication would allow for better control and could… --- ## [Link SDK 7.3.8 is not working](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/link-sdk-7-3-8-is-not-working/4809)
**Author:** [@pdibenedetto](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pdibenedetto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/link-sdk-7-3-8-is-not-working/4809 "2012-07-12T20:34:07Z")
The link for download SDK for version 7.3.8 is not working. There is something strange with the size in the page: Module SDK Ignition-ModuleSDK-7.3.8.zip (Size: 0 B) Version: 7.3.8 If I use the link "http://files.i… --- ## [Ignition OPC - DA problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-da-problem/4803)
**Author:** [@zhangk8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zhangk8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-da-problem/4803 "2012-07-12T19:32:34Z")
Hi I have a problem with OPC-DA COM Right now I’m using a ICONIC Modbus OPC server. When I run the ICONIC server and it’s client I’m able to browse the tags fine. But when I try use OPC-DA COM it give me a connection er… --- ## [Table Customizer Not Showing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-customizer-not-showing/4808)
**Author:** [@jlr573](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlr573)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-customizer-not-showing/4808 "2012-07-12T18:32:29Z")
When I added this SQL statement to the binding of my table, the customizer wont show when I click on it. SELECT \* FROM work\_order JOIN proj\_state ON work\_order.state = proj\_state.id But if I remove the JOIN, th… --- ## [Modbus bit write on Server shutdown](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-bit-write-on-server-shutdown/4794)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-bit-write-on-server-shutdown/4794 "2012-07-12T14:36:50Z")
Gentlemen, I'm trying to write to a bit to a PLC upon gateway shutdown using the syntax of : value = 0 system.tag.write('Warehouses/UnitId 12/12\_K150-12\_K150/12\_K150', value) and reverse of startup. This works … --- ## [SQL Code Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-code-help/4805)
**Author:** [@jlr573](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jlr573)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sql-code-help/4805 "2012-07-12T12:17:02Z")
I'm trying to show the results of a query in a table using information from different tables. Table A columns: id, state Table B columns: id, batch\_id, state Table A Records: 1 - Batch Ready 2 - Batch Completed 3 - Bad… --- ## [Calendar cell background color/icon binding](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-cell-background-color-icon-binding/4618)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/calendar-cell-background-color-icon-binding/4618 "2012-07-12T01:11:51Z")
I ment to make this post http://www.inductiveautomation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=8297 into a feature request but it was locked before I could do so. i'M looking for a way of binding the cell background colors on … --- ## [SQLHistory Tag Query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlhistory-tag-query/4801)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mendonca](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Joseph_Mendonca)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/sqlhistory-tag-query/4801 "2012-07-11T23:52:10Z")
Trying to build a tag history analyzer that queries a specific time in a period using SqlTags. The SQLtag history binding with the column selector and indirection works with one site. However, I would like to query mult… --- ## [Weather Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weather-script/4779)
**Author:** [@Jerry\_H](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jerry_H)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/weather-script/4779 "2012-07-11T21:14:42Z")
Jordan I pasted this script on the gateway timer, but it does not run. it works if I paste it on a button. What am I doing wrong? This code would query Yahoo Weather for the temperature at Inductive Automation's h… --- ## [Mobile error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-error/4772)
**Author:** [@tamerplc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tamerplc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-error/4772 "2012-07-11T17:58:57Z")
Hi i have one project and try to lunch it from my mobile. it gave me this massage java.io.EOFException i don't know what is the problem. FYI .it lunch from PC without any problem. my phone working under android v 3.5 th… --- ## [Online documentation for older versions?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/online-documentation-for-older-versions/4802)
**Author:** [@adamaustin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/adamaustin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/online-documentation-for-older-versions/4802 "2012-07-11T17:22:29Z")
I am using Ignition version 7.2.11-beta1 (b209), but the online documentation is insufficient for this version. For example, system.tag.read is unavailable (it seems at least based on the errors I am getting: AttributeE… --- ## [Grouped Objects Cursors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grouped-objects-cursors/4793)
**Author:** [@AlexW](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/AlexW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/grouped-objects-cursors/4793 "2012-07-11T15:23:21Z")
Is there a way of applying a cursor to a grouped object? I have a motor graphic in a component pallete that I am wanting to apply a cursor to. It consists of a bunch of lines and one rectangle combined into one group. … [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1613) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1615)